Most of us live in older homes that have various degrees of inadequate wiring. This is not to say that your current electrical system is unsafe or dangerous, but merely that it is not as convenient as you would like. There’s not a switch at the top or bottom of the stairs. You have a room with only a pull chain fixture for a light source. You’d like to turn on a table or floor lamp instead of the overhead light. Running wires to new switches, lights, or receptacles can solve all of these problems... more

Having a sturdy workbench can make projects easier and safer. below is a step-by-step pictorial to help you build this project. One can use this workbench for building all types of projects and can also be used as a planting bench. Store tools and supplies on the lower shelf. The overall dimensions of four feet by two feet will fit nicely in your garage or basement. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

Schoolhouse Electric Co. Breathes Retail Life back into “Lost” American Lighting Classics For 50 years a non-descript concrete wall shrouded the original beauty of the circa 1884 Cully Building on Southeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard and Oak Street. In the spring of 2002, long time eastside resident, Brian Faherty, purchased the building from Portland... more

There’s an elegance to pedestal sinks. When placed in a small bathroom they can give the bathroom a larger feel due to their small footprint. If you have a wood vanity and want to replace it with a pedestal sink you should hire a licensed plumber. The location of the drain and water supply lines is commonly lower than what you’ll need for a pedestal sink. If so, you’ll need to open up the wall to replace the plumbing. Also you’ll need to install blocking between studs that the sink will screw... more

Knowing that you’re doing right by Mother Earth is now as easy as opening a paint can. But not just any paint can. The Horizon line of zero-VOC interior and low-VOC exterior, paint from Rodda Paint, is the only complete line of paint to earn certification from Green Seal® the national organization that certifies high-performing products that are environmentally responsible. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

Recycled Flooring McGee Salvage located in Scappoose produces a new line that is professionally pre-finished distressed old-growth fir flooring. McGee can also distress any type of wood like hardrock maple and oak. No sanding or filling is required. The flooring comes ready to install. With this product you can custom order any color stain and the degree of distressing.... more

Here are some do’s and don’ts to help keep your hardwood floor looking like new: This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

Combining the high heat of an oven with the low temperatures of a refrigerator would have a negative effect on both. Not the case. This appliance can even be temporarily used as a convenient second refrigerator for short-term storage of food and beverages. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →